I consider myself a connoisseur of hand dyed sock yarn, and I was immediately impressed the first time I saw the Artisan Sock yarn.This hand dyed superwash merino is created in Seattle’s own Wendee of Hazel Knits.Hazel Knits yarn is hand dyed in a studio free of pets and smoke. Professional acid dyes known for their excellent wash fast and lightfast properties are used.The base yarn is custom milled in a tight twist exclusively for Hazel Knits.The nylon is spun through the core of the yarn, so it still provides added durability without compromising color.For those of you who think you might not like tight twist, believe me, it does not compromise any of the softness of the merino.This is a soft yarn!The base yarn, to me, seems comparable to Blue Moon Fiber Arts STR Lightweight ( although it seems a slightly thinner than their lightweight).It really is a dream to work with!The colors are beautiful and consistent.Wendee takes great pride in her work and the product that she puts out to represents her.Also, if you can get your hands on one of her elusive skeins of one of a kind color, that she labels “Rogue,” you can consider yourself a very lucky knitter or crocheter!

Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Folks, it's trickling in but I finally got a shipment of Noro Kureyon Sock Yarn. The colors are to DIE for.

Noro is known for their long, vibrant color way and once again, they didn't let us down. Now, you don't have to knit just sox with this magnificent stuff. I've seen sweaters, fingerless gloves, hats and a few more things on Ravelry knitted out of this yarn.

Wow! What a group of great sock knitters! Monday night the SOTM Club met and were stretched outside socky comfort zones. Our instructor, Liz, knows how to encourage sock knitters to relax and create. The club is a great venue for grasping new & unique ideas. AND they have wonderful time.

This group is growing fast. The SOTM Club meets every 3rd Monday at 6pm at Yorkshire Yarns. So call or come by & reserve your spot for next month. The cost is $35 & includes yarn, a pattern & instruction. After 12 times attending you'll receive a free skein of selected yarn.

Sock of the Month Club (SOTMC)

SOTMC: Sock of the Month Club meets once a month on the 2nd Monday from 6-7:30pm. The cost is $35 each month and includes a pattern, a skein of the finest of sock yarn and 1.5 hours of instruction. Here’s the tricky part so listen closely. You do NOT have to attend club meetings but if you do you’ll receive a free skein of sock yarn after 6punches. Uh…ahem…I mean punches on your attendance card. The purpose ofthe club is to stretch and challenge sock knitters to new heights. You’ll beintroduced to lace, argyle, fancy rib stitching, knee-highs, stockings and muchmore. We’ll announce the featured pattern at the beginning of each month. Youmay sign-up at any time. Heck. You can even skip a month or two. To join the SOTM Clubyou would have had to have knit socks previously.

Call or come by or email YY to sign-up!253-589-92767504 86 St. SWLakewood, WA 98498